DEFORD will release and mass-produce its sodium-ion starter batteries in April 2026.
After 9-12 months of proof-of-concept (POC) testing, DEFORD announced that it will begin mass production of its sodium-ion starting batteries in April 2026. This marks the successful launch of this revolutionary starting battery technology to the market after 15 months of internal testing and 9-12 months of POC testing.
DEFORD releases their sodium-ion start-stop battery POC program
As a pioneer in the application of sodium-ion batteries, DEFORD New Power Co., Ltd. officially released its first-generation sodium-ion start-stop battery proof-of-concept program on March 28.
Our story with sodium-ion starter batteries
In fact, we are not alone. Some of our customers are also very optimistic about the future of sodium-ion batteries, and are always paying attention to the testing and development progress of our sodium-ion batteries.
Will sodium-ion technology become the optimal solution for car starter batteries?
Compared to lead-acid starter batteries, sodium-ion starter batteries demonstrate significant advantages in terms of charging or discharging efficiency, cold cranking capability, life cycle, long-term storage, and improving user experience.
Will sodium-ion battery technology become the best solution for motorcycle starting batteries?
Compared to lead-acid starter batteries, sodium-ion starter batteries for motorcycles demonstrate significant advantages in terms of charging or discharging efficiency, cold cranking capability, life cycle, long-term storage, and lightweight.
DEFORD released sodium-ion high power & deep cycle battery systems for RVs.
In early April 2026, DEFORD released 3 sodium-ion high power & deep-cycle battery systems for RVs, which further expanded the application of sodium-ion batteries in the RV industry.
DEFORD released three marine sodium-ion deep cycle batteries
In February 2026, DEFORD released three marine sodium-ion deep cycle battery systems, which further enriched the application of sodium-ion batteries in the field of marine batteries.
Sodium-ion battery vs Lithium-ion battery
Will sodium-ion batteries be able to completely replace lithium-ion batteries in the future? The answer is unlikely. This is because while sodium-ion batteries have significant advantages, they also have obvious shortcomings.
Do sodium-ion starter batteries need to be fully charged by alternators?
Since most vehicle alternators are designed for flooded, EFB, or AGM starter batteries, their maximum charging voltage typically does not exceed 14.8V.